Course Overview:
Intensive 4 day course to prepare participants to take Certified Business analyst Professional (CBAP®) or the Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) exam based on the BABOK®v2.0 Edition from the International Institute of Business Analysis. In the evolving world of Business Analysis, there is an increasing demand for effective and experienced Business Analysts who have obtained the IIBA Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP®) or the Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA ) designation.
Course Description:
Audience profile
Designed for individuals interested in obtaining information about the CBAP® and CCBA® exam process especially potential exam candidates interested in pursuing business analysis certification from IIBA® in the next 3 to 6 months.
At course completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Review the 6 Knowledge Areas of the BABOK® Guide and discuss the business analysis tasks performed in each.
- Understand the relationships between the business analysis processes and how each defines an important aspect of the business analysis discipline.
- Review key terms, business analysis techniques, and competencies important to business analysis.
- Discuss the 5 business analysis Perspectives presented in BABOK® Guide, v3.
- Complete simulated exam questions to assess personal readiness for taking the exam.
- Obtain key tips and techniques for effectively preparing for and successfully completing the CBAP® or CCBA® exam.
Course Outline
Section 1: CBAP® and CCBA® Overview
- Discuss the benefits of professional certification
- Present the CBAP®/CCBA® eligibility requirements
- Explain the exam process
- Discuss the exam blueprints
- Understand the recertification process
Section 2: Introduction to BABOK® Guide v3
- Define the purpose of A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide)
- Present the structure/components of the BABOK® Guide
- Identify the six business analysis Knowledge Areas
- Discuss the supporting areas of the BABOK® Guide
Section 3: BABOK® Guide Key Concepts
- Define key concepts from the BABOK® Guide
- Present the Business Analysis Core Concept Model™
- Discuss the requirements classification scheme
- Explain Requirements and Designs
- Present the 5 Business Analysis Perspectives
Section 4: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
- Identify the 5 tasks in Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
- Understand the work performed in each of these tasks
- Explain the significance of the outputs produced within this knowledge area
Section 5: Elicitation and Collaboration
- Identify the 5 tasks in Elicitation and Collaboration
- Understand the work performed in each of these tasks
- Explain the significance of the outputs produced within this knowledge area
Section 6: Requirements Life Cycle Management
- Identify the 5 tasks in Requirements Life Cycle Management
- Understand the work performed in each of these tasks
- Explain the significance of the outputs produced within this knowledge area
Section 7: Strategy Analysis
- Identify the 5 tasks in Strategy Analysis
- Understand the work performed in each of these tasks
- Explain the significance of the outputs produced within this knowledge area
Section 8: Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
- Identify the 6 tasks in Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
- Understand the work performed in each of these tasks
- Explain the significance of the outputs produced within this knowledge area
Section 9: Solution Evaluation
- Identify the 6 tasks in Solution Evaluation
- Understand the work performed in each of these tasks
- Explain the significance of the outputs produced within this knowledge area
Section 10: Underlying Competencies
- Describe and understand the importance of the underlying competencies (UCs)
- Understand how to prepare for questions about UCs on the exam
Section 11: Business Analysis Techniques
- More clearly understand the 50 techniques presented in the BABOK® Guide ▪ Understand how to study techniques for the exam
Section 12: Assess Your Readiness
- 1 hour mock-exam to assess personal readiness
Section 13: Strategies for Success
- Utilize 8 strategies for preparing for the CBAP® or CCBA® certification exams
- Develop study tools and a plan to assist you in preparing for the exams
- Understand the tools and resources available to help you be successful
Section 14: Wrap-up
- Take Your Questions
- Next Steps
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